Free Montgomery Gentry concert set for April 7

In this file photo, Eddie Montgomery, left, and Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry arrive at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011. AP Photo/Chris Pizzello

Published: Monday, March 18, 2013 at 4:46 p.m.

Last Modified: Monday, March 18, 2013 at 4:46 p.m.

The postponed free Montgomery Gentry concert on Ocala City Hall's back porch was reported back on again Monday.

K Country 93.7 FM, which pledged to reschedule the popular country duo after their March concert here was called off in late February due to a contractual hitch, on Monday began announcing on air and on its Facebook page that the resurrected session at Citizens' Circle will be 2 p.m. April 7.

“It's back on,” said Mr. Bob, the station's morning show host. “It was only postponed before, you know. There are no contractual issues this time.”

In late February, K Country announced it was bringing the supercharged country act to Ocala on March 10 for a Sunday afternoon concert at City Hall. It was delayed two days later, however, because of “contractual issues with Universal Studios.” They were scheduled to perform at the theme park the night before.

Montgomery Gentry's booking agency, WME in Nashville, confirmed Monday the duo is scheduled to be in Ocala on April 7, but said they did not have any further details.

Ocala city officials referred inquiries about the rescheduled concert to K Country.

“My daughter and I will be there for my birthday. Yeah,” added Angie Bedard on Facebook, along with at least two others who also said it would be their birthday weekend.

Maybe there will be a big cake for them all.

Among the songs Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are likely to perform is their current hit “I'll Keep the Kids,” which reportedly stems from Montgomery's divorce two years ago. It is currently ranked No. 45 on Billboard's country chart.

Going back to the late 1990s, the duo boasts a slew of No. 1 country hits, including “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll with Me.” They were named the Country Music Association's Vocal Duo of the Year in 1999 and New Favorite Artists — Country by the American Musical Association.

“We're looking forward to it,” said Mr. Bob. “Bring the family, the blankets, the chairs, the kids and have a good time. We're ready to rock.”

<p>The postponed free Montgomery Gentry concert on Ocala City Hall's back porch was reported back on again Monday.</p><p>K Country 93.7 FM, which pledged to reschedule the popular country duo after their March concert here was called off in late February due to a contractual hitch, on Monday began announcing on air and on its Facebook page that the resurrected session at Citizens' Circle will be 2 p.m. April 7.</p><p>“It's back on,” said Mr. Bob, the station's morning show host. “It was only postponed before, you know. There are no contractual issues this time.”</p><p>In late February, K Country announced it was bringing the supercharged country act to Ocala on March 10 for a Sunday afternoon concert at City Hall. It was delayed two days later, however, because of “contractual issues with Universal Studios.” They were scheduled to perform at the theme park the night before.</p><p>Montgomery Gentry's booking agency, WME in Nashville, confirmed Monday the duo is scheduled to be in Ocala on April 7, but said they did not have any further details.</p><p>Ocala city officials referred inquiries about the rescheduled concert to K Country.</p><p>Fan reaction to the announcement was swift and excited.</p><p>“AWESOME!!!” wrote Shari Burkheiser Wilson in a Facebook post.</p><p>“My birthday weekend. I'm def going. Thanks for posting,” noted Chancie Smith, also on the social networking site.</p><p>“My daughter and I will be there for my birthday. Yeah,” added Angie Bedard on Facebook, along with at least two others who also said it would be their birthday weekend.</p><p>Maybe there will be a big cake for them all.</p><p>Among the songs Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are likely to perform is their current hit “I'll Keep the Kids,” which reportedly stems from Montgomery's divorce two years ago. It is currently ranked No. 45 on Billboard's country chart.</p><p>Going back to the late 1990s, the duo boasts a slew of No. 1 country hits, including “If You Ever Stop Loving Me,” “Lucky Man,” “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll with Me.” They were named the Country Music Association's Vocal Duo of the Year in 1999 and New Favorite Artists — Country by the American Musical Association.</p><p>“We're looking forward to it,” said Mr. Bob. “Bring the family, the blankets, the chairs, the kids and have a good time. We're ready to rock.”</p><p><i>Contact Rick Allen at 867-4154 or rick.allen.@starbanner.com.</i></p>